Visitation/Family Specialist - PRN

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career Planning and Development

And more!

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland invites applications for a Visitation Specialist to support families in DCFS custody, document progress, and discharge summaries. Local travel within Cuyahoga County is required, with emphasis on safety and advocacy for children.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or Social Work (or equivalent) plus 1–2 years of related experience, and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and communities.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, ensure that activities of this position are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to clients.
• Act as an advocate for clients.
• Develop a goals sheet based on data from referrals for the family.
• Record detailed notes capturing visits and events during supported visits.
• Ensure a DCFS Visit Log is completed for all visits.
• Keep track of visit numbers to ensure program completion.
• Complete a Discharge Summary for all clients upon discharge.
• Ensure receipt of the DCFS Case Plan for the family.
• Ensure timely completion of surveys.
• Attend regular supervision with Supervisor.
• Attend occasional SARs/court hearings.
• Maintain contact with assigned county worker for case information.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn't just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Pay Range - $15.79 - $20.32

• Tuition Assistance
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland's System of Care is seeking empathic, compassionate, and mission-driven candidates to join our team as a Visitation Specialist. In this role you will provide close supervision of families who's children are in Department of Children and Family Services custody, guiding them to meet their children's needs consistently. The Specialist will provide documentation to the Worker On Record at Department of Children and Family Services weekly, as well as complete goals for each family. Once the family has completed the program, the Specialist will be responsible for creating a discharge summary.

Program Statement:

Provide supported visitation and family focused support to families working to get their children back or have recently returned home. The goal is to improve parents ability to meet their children's developmental needs and help them adjust to the change brought about by transitioning back home, to their parent's care.

Overview

Provide direct services to clients and their families and for related activities.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to our clients.
• Act as an advocate for clients.
• Develop a goals sheet based off of data received from referral for the family.
• Record detailed notes that capture the events and happenings during the visits that we support between parent(s) and their child(ren).
• Ensure that a DCFS Visit Log is completed for all visits.
• Keep track of visit numbers to ensure completion of the program in its entirety.
• Complete a Discharge Summary for all clients upon discharge from the program.
• Ensure receipt of the DCFS Case Plan for the family.
• Ensure timely completion of surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
• Attend regular supervision with Supervisor.
• Attend occasional SAR's/court hearings.
• Maintain contact with assigned county worker to ensure they are updated with case information.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Travel throughout service area is required.
• Frequent reading, writing, repetitive motions, grasping and finger dexterity for typing.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, and navigate stairs on a frequent basis.
• Bending, squatting and reaching with children occasionally.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Tasks require visual perception and discrimination for supervising children’s safety.
• Frequent use of cell phones and computer.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work or equivalent plus 1-2 years related professional experience.
• Must have good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to form good working relationships with various resources.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.
• Must be able to work independently as well as function as a member of a team and to form professional relationships with county personnel.

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Travel Required

Yes . Local only, to community centers and/or parent's homes in Cuyahoga County

Spanish

Novice

Behaviors

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Social Worker

Equal Opportunity Employer
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